Barcelunda – Overview
The gome city of Barcelunda was built beneath the limestone mountains in Catalonia over many centuries it has become the center of political power for all European gomery. It is surrounded by miles of caves that are explored by humans… Continue reading “Barcelunda – Overview”…
Barcelunda – Level One
This is the working-class residential part of the city. Humans are tolerated but generally not welcome here. Gome workers are counted as they leave or enter at the main north or south entrance archways. Strangers are challenged if they approach. … Continue reading “Barcelunda – Level One”…
Barcelunda – Level Two
This is the commercial district of Barcelunda. It is a much more lively place than Level One, bustling with activity. Humans are welcome on Level Two. The streets are straighter. Hundreds of buildings line the streets containing shops, cafes, hotels,… Continue reading “Barcelunda – Level Two”…
Barcelunda – Level Three
This is the political and financial district of the city, the center of bureaucracy and power in Barcelunda. The streets are very wide and grand, paved in marble with gold inlay. The buildings are set back from the streets and… Continue reading “Barcelunda – Level Three”…
Barcelunda – Level Four
This is the industrial heart of the city. It is a dangerous and scary place with no effort made to provide comfort for either humans or gomes. Here in the deepest, darkest, smokiest recesses of the mountain are the factories… Continue reading “Barcelunda – Level Four”…
Barcelunda – Physical Infrastructure
Lighting System Many gomes can see well even in low light but most of the city is so far underground and away from any natural light that artificial lighting is needed. In some locations they use torches that burn coal,… Continue reading “Barcelunda – Physical Infrastructure”…
Barcelunda – Political Infrastructure
Organization of Barcelundan society Gomes are argumentative, suspicious and territorial by nature and so disputes occur among them all the time. Because of this they have a very hierarchical structure to keep order. They organize themselves into Clans based partly… Continue reading “Barcelunda – Political Infrastructure”…
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